Hi adventurers and hiring managers. The survey results are in and we’ve recorded this podcast about why ski industry hiring is such a huge mess. Here’s a couple of links to the surveys. Please fill them out and we can share the results with you. This will make you a better hiring manager or candidate. …
Hi everyone, We see a lot of people really struggling to find seasonal jobs, especially social media. It’s not because the jobs aren’t out there, it’s because the applicants are making these common mistakes. No visa no job. So many employers (especially ones with automated application platforms) instantly reject applicants who don’t have a visa. …
Top 12 mistakes seasonal workers make when looking for work. Read More »
There’s plenty of reasons why Job Wanted ads fail to get a response, and they usually don’t have anything to do with employers not needing people. If you can avoid these common mistakes your chances of getting a positive response improves. The Problem. Your timing is wrong. Looking for work in resort towns when the …
NZ has an interesting ski scene with two types of mountains. Commercial resorts and club hills. The club hills have very little infrastructure typically a surface tow lift or two, and they are volunteer run. Don’t expect too much grooming. Club hills have basic accommodation, terrible roads to go to them, no lift lines, and …
The Crew at Pocket Guide NZ have put together this really comprehensive guide to applying for a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand. It can be an extremely quick process (some approvals are coming within 48 hours), and NZ has a massive range of seasonal worker jobs on offer, especially in the adventure sector. They …
